The first thing to do is decide if you wish to have a windmill or a submergible pump (if that is an option).

Why do you want to drill a new hole? Is that one dry? Just because the column pipe is rusted shut (?) doesn't mean there is no water. You would need to have a well driller check out the water status for you unless the previous owner can give you that information. I would suggest you contact someone local who deals in windmills and check into buying a new tower and mill (or used ones in good shape) to replace the one currently there if the well still has water available and you want to maintain a windmill. You will probably need to replace your sucker rods, also. A windmill requires good maintenance to operate properly.

Not sure of the water table depth in that part of the state, but well drilling is best left to the professionals. Call a local driller and visit with them.

Best of luck.

Mary

Thank you for the feed back gmatx. All of the family menbers that would know any thing about the water table have passed away so I think your advice is my best option